I got off deppo (birth control) last January and had my first period since in December. A few weeks before is when the acne started. I also started mystic tanning but have stopped and the acne is still there.
2007-02-11 13:31:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I would say it's your hormones sweetie...
It is thought that adult acne in women is more common because of the reproduction cycles a woman goes through such as menstruation, pregnancy, child birth and menopause.
And in some cases hormonal products such as the pill can be used by doctors as a very effective adult acne treatment to produce some hormonal changes which can have positive results on the womans adult acne. In fact this can be the best treatment for adult acne of this nature.
Normally though, adult acne does not result in a total face breakout as teenage acne can do, so can be more easily controlled by some form of masking such as makeup which negates the need for adult acne treatments. There may be spots, but not so likely to be thousands of them.
The only real reason for an adult acne treatment, or any acne treatment at any age, is cosmetic. And so where a cosmetic effect can be achieved by other means the need for a treatment is removed.
There are thought to be external factors which also contribute to adult acne, amongst them are stress, cosmetics and diet. Unfortunately none of these is sufficiently understood either so it is hard to get some hard and fast rules about what not to do and what to do.
One thing that is known though, acne is not caused by eating too much chocolate as was sometimes said to be the case. Cheese is ruled out too.
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2007-02-12 12:34:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tina H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-26 07:05:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interestingly, Depo Provera actually can worsen acne. Your acne may be related to changes in hormone levels after stopping Depo.
If you have money for facial treatments, an experienced Spa can help guide you to good skin health. They also offer chemical peeling or microderm abrasion, but be warned- these treatment will quickly add up in money. Many times, a trip to a place like Sephora can get you an skin cleaning regimen (I used the one by Murad). Good thing is such stores will refund your money if the product does not work.
See the link below for some guides on treatment.
2007-02-11 13:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by readwriteerror 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I struggled with acne for years and I finally found the solution that works for me. We have been fooled, tricked, deceived, and just plain lied to. It's time that someone put a stop to it, and everyone learn the truth!
Those of us who suffer from acne have usually been given 2 choices and neither of them work:
1. Over the counter remedies such as cleansers, creams, ointments, etc. These things have been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.
2. Go see a doctor and or dermatologist. They will generally prescribe prescription drugs which include topicals and or antibiotics. This, too, has been proven over and over again not to work. Why? It does not address the root cause of the problem.
I found a step-by-step program that cured my acne and it has never come back. It is amazing and doesn’t use any drugs or doctors. The truth is that acne can be cured…if we know the secret the doctors and drug companies don’t want us to know.
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2007-02-12 06:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really want to know the answer to this too.
I tried to go off birth control and had to go back on because of the acne that started.
IT WAS WAY WORSE than as a teenager.
even on the back of my neck and behind my ears
so weird. I never so much as get one zit on the pill.
i am going to ask my gyno at my next appointment
I hope the birthcontrol hasnt wrecked something with my hormones.
2007-02-11 13:40:56 · answer #5 · answered by Esperenza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find some good home made solutions
for acne.
2007-02-11 18:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by livingstyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.zerozits.com
I have adult acne. This works for me. It's gentle. You fill out a form which allows them to take in consideration your personal needs.
2007-02-11 13:58:53 · answer #7 · answered by whatda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be caused by many things, but I'm betting it is hormonal.
2007-02-11 13:35:46 · answer #8 · answered by stonecutter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it is your hormones.
2007-02-11 13:42:39 · answer #9 · answered by aqx99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋